Chewie sits down with Travis (“Duathman”) for a behind-the-scenes conversation about starting a podcast — what tools to use, how to record calls, how hosting platforms work, and how to keep it simple.

They also talk about long-term quitting, accountability, and how the Kill the Can community has evolved from forums to Discord as more people do everything from their phones.

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Recorded on February 9th, 2024

In this episode of the Kill The Can Podcast, Chewie talks about catching up with his college roommate after 25 years, supporting local businesses and the importance of quitters meets. 

Recorded on February 7th, 2024

In this episode of the Kill The Can Podcast, Chewie talks about the loss of FranPro. Franny was a former KTC admin, brother, mentor and friend to the entire community and he will be sorely missed. 

Recorded on January 29th, 2024

In this episode of the Kill The Can Podcast, Chewie answers a question about struggling with stress three weeks into a quit. 

Recorded on January 16th, 2024

In this episode of the Kill The Can Podcast, Chewie talks about the importance of celebrating milestones during your quit well beyond the 100 day Hall of Fame.

Recorded on January 10th, 2024

In this episode of the Kill The Can Podcast, Chewie welcomes new quitters to KillTheCan.org, explains a little bit about the organization and describes what new quitters can look forward to. 

Recorded on January 2nd, 2024

In this episode of the Kill The Can Podcast, Chewie answers the question: "What are the steps to quit dipping?"

Quitting dip isn't easy, but it is remarkably simple. 

Recorded on December 11th, 2023

Quitting dipping during the holidays can feel overwhelming — but waiting until January 1st often leads to failure.

In this episode of the Kill the Can Podcast, Chewie talks about holiday stress, New Year’s resolutions, quit-related depression, and why there is never a “perfect” day to quit. Drawing from 17 years of experience, he explains why quitting today gives you better odds than any resolution ever will.

If you’re thinking about quitting — or starting over — this episode will help you reset your mindset and take control.

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In Episode 20 of the Kill The Can Podcast, Chewie digs into the topic of “fake dip” – smokeless alternative products that contain ZERO nicotine and ZERO tobacco.

He answers two big questions:

Along the way, he talks about the physical side of the addiction (oral fixation, ritual, triggers), how fake dip helped him early in his quit, and how today’s alternative market is much bigger than it used to be.

If you’ve ever wondered whether fake dip is a good tool in your quit or which brands to try, this episode is for you.

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🎯 Topics in this episode:

• What “fake dip” / smokeless alternatives actually are  

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🔗 Links mentioned:

• Full episode page & transcript:  

• Fake dip & smokeless alternatives directory:  

• KillTheCan.org main site:  

• Quit forums:  

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In this episode of the Kill The Can Podcast, Chewie discusses acid reflux before and after his quit, how it can mimic the feelings of heart attack and how it sent him to the emergency room twice early in his quit.

Recorded on December 5th, 2023